This programme is for international students who have completed their own country’s formal secondary school leaving certificate or qualification (s).
Students must be at least 17 years+ by 1st September preceding the course start date. Students must have attained a minimum English Language level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, prior to starting the course.
The Earlscliffe University Foundation Year is officially accredited by NCFE (National Council of Further Education)
Key Factors
- A one year course. All internally assessed.
- Leads to UK university entry
- 1:1 UCAS counselling
- UK Year 13 (for ages 17 years+)
The course structure
There are four alternative pathways to choose from:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- BEM (Business, Economics and Management)
- Humanities
- Creative Arts
Included in the course
- Three subjects (see subject options form)
- English Language and preparation for IELTS
- EPQ
- Work experience related to university and career ambitions
Internal assessment and UCAS
Internal tests, assignments, essays, projects, end-of-term examinations and practical work all contribute to the assessment process. The final University Foundation Year grade will be awarded at Pass (40%), Merit (65%) or Distinction (85%). Universities may make conditional offers through UCAS, for example, the candidate must attain:
- An overall score of at least 65% on the University Foundation Year course
- A minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS
- At least a B grade in the EPQ
(This is purely for illustration. Some universities will include the EPQ in any conditional offer, and others will not.)